see (something) through rose-coloured spectacles

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see (something) through rose-coloured spectacles

To assume a generally optimistic and cheerful attitude toward something; to focus only or mostly on the positive aspects of something. Primarily heard in UK. Nostalgia can be misleading—we all tend to see our childhoods through rose-coloured spectacles.I think Mary is only capable of seeing things through rose-coloured spectacles, like she's in complete denial of the negative things in life!

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